Revived Grand Harbour Should Attract Quality Tourism, Says PM Robert Abela

The government has unveiled the Grand Harbour Revival Plan, a national initiative aimed at the long-term regeneration of the Grand Harbour area.

The project seeks to create more accessible public spaces, gardens, and open areas, while strengthening links with Valletta and generating new employment opportunities. Sustainable investment and the protection of Malta’s architectural and cultural heritage are central to the strategy.

A major element of the plan focuses on the redevelopment of Marsa, an area historically linked to industry, with the goal of transforming it into a space that is open and appealing to the public.

The first phase will target the zone surrounding the old power station, where proposals include new roads, terraces, restaurants, an accessible marina, a ferry terminal, and venues for events.

Historic buildings are also set to be restored, alongside the creation of a proposed national park designed with environmental sustainability in mind.

Addressing the press, Prime Minister Robert Abela said the projects would be “developments of good quality, that also attracts quality tourism.”

The plan also considers coordinated development in neighbouring areas, including Valletta and Floriana.

A six-week public consultation has been launched to gather feedback, with officials stressing that public participation will play a key role in shaping the project’s future.

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